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I stayed at this lovely apartment for 10 nights in July 2014 with two daughters, age 11 and 14. We couldn't have chosen better - the hospitable owners, Cristina and Pasquale, the generous of storage space in the apartment (which helped to contain and disguise teenage clutter), the charming building and unique furniture, the delightful garden, the abundantly equipped kitchen, and the location all made our stay truly unforgettable.

Most major sights were in easy walking distance. Great little coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants, galleries, and beautiful old churches grace the immediate neighborhood. Best of all, though, was the close proximity of the nightly summer market on the banks of the Tiber, inviting for a late-night stroll and drink. Thank you, Cristina and Pasquale, for this gem of a home-away-from-home!

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Travelling group:Teenagers

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Management Response

30 Jul 2014

Dear Gabriel,It is wonderful to hear this. Thank you so much for writing. It is true that a property in Rome with a wonderful garden in the midst of the city is a rare treat.We hope that you will come back and enjoy it again.

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Me, my husband and my parents stayed here for 9 days in June. We loved the place and instantly felt at home. Plenty space for 4 adults and it was very well equipped, everything we needed was there. It is also furnished with great art and antiques giving lots of character. The garden is a great asset, secluded with plenty shade and a beautiful lemon tree and a drinking water font. We sat out most nights, and one night we heard most of the Rolling Stones concert which was taking place at the Circus Maximus. A small bonus!

The location was ideal. At night we stayed local and visited bars and restaurants all within a few minutes walk but during the day we walked for miles visiting the sights, it was a good balance. Our favourite local restaurant was Trattoria da Teo. Great food and very relaxed atmosphere. We also enjoyed the local Indian restaurant and take away pizza from Pizzeria dei Marmi, by repute the best pizzeria in Rome only 5-10 minutes walk. There is so much choice in the surrounding streets that sadly we didn't get a chance to try them all!

We had a great time here and hope to return for more Roman adventures !

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Liked best:Location and garden

Liked least:Road works outside windows

Travelling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

29 Jun 2014

We are so delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you so much for sharing this. Please come back.

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This apartment was exactly as described. We were met by the owners Christina and Pasquale who were very helpful and friendly. They even took us on a neighborhood tour and bought us breakfast. We immediately felt at home. The apartment is very spacious, has a wonderful garden right off the spacious, eat-in kitchen. Being in Trastevere was very convenient. We had many good restaurants, local artists shops nearby and were an easy walk across the Tiber to the historic center of Rome. We would definitely stay there again.

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Liked best:Location and true Roman feel of the apartment

Liked least:Window facing street

Travelling group:Friends

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Management Response

7 Jul 2013

We are so delighted that the apartment suited you and that you enjoyed your time in Rome. How could you not like that beautiful garden? Thank you so much for telling us and sharing this .

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We loved our extended stay at "Il Giardino". I had studied in Rome many years ago, and always wanted to come back here and live for a while as an Italian.I loved Trasteverebecause it was so lively, and wanted to live in a friendly neighborhood close to every-thing I needed--grocery store, restaurants, a good place for coffee and a panino, laundryand dry cleaners, etc.. Il Giardino is all of that!

The apartment itself is cozy, warm and comfortable--definitely reflects the owners' interestin art. Everything is close, or if you are seniors like us, an easy cab drive away. I lovedwalking over the bridges--Palantino, Sisto, Cestio and Fabricio to all the places I wanted tovisit. After a day of sightseeing or shopping, I especially enjoyed returning to the apartmentand relaxing in the tranquil garden. It felt far from the bustle of Rome .

The real jewels of Il Giardino are the owners who made everything so easy. As an added bonus, Santa Cecilia--one of the more charming but overlooked churches in Rome withwonderful frescoes--is just around the corner.

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Liked best:location

Liked least:street repairs

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

Your age range65+

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Management Response

12 Apr 2013

Thank you for writing and for being such delightful guests. I know that Rome is under your skin and that you will want to return again. Imagine what a garden would be like in the summer!

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Location. Mio Giardino Romano (MGR) is perfect for sightseeing and experiencing life in Rome’s oldest and most authentic neighborhood. Located in the residential, less commercial part of Trastevere, there are plenty of small shops with friendly merchants nearby. Within two blocks are many good neighborhood restaurants, two hairdressers, a friendly bar-coffee house, a laundry-dry cleaner, and a food store.

The Apartment. MGR is a cozy, ground floor, three-room apartment consisting of a bedroom with double bed, a living room/second bedroom that can sleep up to four, kitchen with large dining table, and a full bathroom. It faces south and so is light and sunny. MGR has a 32 inch flat screen TV with cable service, and Wi-Fi Internet service. A garden off the kitchen provides a comfortable place to relax after a hard day of work or sightseeing.

Sightseeing. MGR is a 15 minute walk from all of Trestevere, the ancient Roman ghetto neighborhood , the Bocca de la Verità (featured in Roman Holiday), and from Piazza Farnese and the daily markets in Campo dei Fiori. Another 15 minutes walking or a short taxi ride takes you to all of the other important sites in central Rome. A taxi stand is just a few blocks away.

The Owners. MGR’s owners make it truly special. They treat their guests like family, and provide helpful suggestions for local merchants, good restaurants, and interesting sightseeing.

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Liked best:Location, location, location

Liked least:Too much rain in January

Travelling group:Spouse/Partner

Your age range65+

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Management Response

12 Apr 2013

Thank you so much for writing. I am so glad that you enjoyed your Roman interlude. I know that you took advantage of so much that Rome has to offer. I hope that you will return for more; Rome lasts a lifetime.

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We had a great to Rome at the end of October, felt like locals staying by staying at Mio Giardino Romano. The apartment is full of character, close to everything and a real gem. Our children 7 and 10 were comfortable sleeping on the daybeds in the living room, and it only took a minute or two to make the beds up in the morning, returning it to a space for everyone. Plenty of storage closets, so no need to clutter up any of the rooms with luggage.

I would not call our children big "walkers", but we never took a taxi during our 5 day stay. They happily walked everywhere, too busy taking in all the sights to think about how far they had gone. In emergencies, apply gelato or hot chocolate to revive!!

Would happily return to this fantastic apartment! The owners were wonderfully helpful and informative.

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Liked best:location and personality

Liked least:a few more bowls for those who would like to really cook, like me

Travelling group:Extended Family

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Management Response

4 Dec 2012

I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay in "Il Mio Giardino Romano". and that you were able to introduce your children to Rome in such a lovely setting. We really appreciate that you took the time to write. I do hope that you get to come back soon.

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